WY Mule Deer Unit 36 — Badwater
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
35per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
75per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
8,455
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 36 – Badwater: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 36 spans 576,000 acres across high-elevation mountains (4,600–9,000 ft) with 71% public land, offering good access for self-guided hunters. The mix of high country and lower drainages provides diverse hunting conditions across archery and rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality Mule deer survey data shows an **above-average** buck:doe ratio of 35:100 across recent years, indicating healthy age structure and moderate harvest pressure. This...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 150 | 52 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 38 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 20 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 12 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 45 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 11 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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